Goldeneye to be released on XBOX Live Arcade?

"Talking with very reliable sources, and seeing evidence ourselves, Xbox Evolved believes that Microsoft, Rareware, MGM Studios (studio that makes the James Bond 007 movies) and Activision (holds the license for James Bond 007 titles right now) have come to an agreement to bring the Rareware developed Goldeneye 007 out to Xbox Live Arcade shortly before the new game developed by Activision is released.

The title will feature updated graphics, and of course an all-new Xbox Live multiplayer. Not only that, but we have found evidence that Rareware is planning on releasing even more of their back catalog onto Xbox Live Arcade, specifically, Perfect Dark and the original Banjo-Kazooie. Expect more on at least Goldeneye 007 later this year."

When they say updated graphics I am assuming that does not simply mean the game is going to run in HD? That would be SWEET if they redid all the graphics and released the game on live. It would be the most played Live game to date.

Oh yeah I agree. Sad thing though most of the games I used to love so much lost so much flavor over the years. Very few i still enjoy like when they came out. I hope this one isn't tarnished as much... Twisted metal for example. I loved it... now not so much... WANT A NEW ONE!!!!

wow and you called me an insecure fanboy- you were lying about owning a ps3 weren't you? i can tell, don't try to cover it up- anyway if you did own a ps3 you would notice that the PSN has some pretty great games- super stardust HD, warhawk, tekken 5: dark resurrection, everyday shooter, super rub a dub, high stakes on the vegas strip (if you love poker like me), locoroco cocorecho, toy home, PAIN, FLow, blast factor, cash guns chaos, calling all cars etc etc

Huh? Why would you say that? Anyone who owns both consoles -- or has had time to spend with both -- know that Xbox LIVE is head-and-shoulders ahead of PSN in every regard; features, depth, community, offerings and on and on.

He probably *DOES* own a PS3 - and he's 100% right - I might have used other less-colourful language, but his message is accurate.

Activision currently has the license.. I am sure Nintendo has a say on it.. not to mention Sony owns the franchise as a whole. So, good luck explaining to anyone how this game is going to release on XBL.

Im glad someone else but me reliases that sony has a say on this since they own mgm. I want this to happen I would love for it to happen but I beleive its wishful thinking, to many poeple have a say in this for it to happen. If it were to happen I think everyone would get a stake in it, but even that i dont think is possible.

People always gloss right over the fact that sony owns mgm, but you might not have to deal with them because activision owns the rights to the series in video games. Though it does seem possible to strip away everything bond from the game and still be left with a game, which Im sure Nintendo and Microsoft could work out a deal in that aspect.

The BS Police - That doesnt matter. The game is being re-released so needs approval NOW.

The Rest of you - You really think ALL of Sony cares about the Playstation? Why are MGM movies and Sony music on Xbox Live? Ive got news, they really dont care. It is entirely within the realm of possibility for this to get approved, why? Because at the end of the day, theyre making money. Thats what its all about.

BTW Activision doesnt have the rights TO THIS GAME. They have the rights to release new bond games. They do have to approve, but they dont entirely control it.

as a pro sony gamer, no games have made me remotely jealous of 360 owners because i know whats instore for us ps3 owners but GOLDENEYE with online multiplayer is something i will be jealous of

if 360 owners get this all i can say is enjoy because without a doubt goldeneye in my eyes is the best fps ever made and as a ps3 owner i gotta give props if you get it (though through gritted teeth coz id love to play it)

and nintendo youve brought many rare made n64 games to the ds why not the best of them all?goldeneye on the ds over wi-fi is what dreams are made of

i totally agree i am green with envy with this news goldeneye was and still is a stunning title, Live also has Sensible Soccer and Jet Pac two of my alltime favorite games and with Speedball 2 coming i am very tempted to buy a 360 just for these four titles

I'm glad to see the fanboyism trend dying down. If the PS3 owners are lucky, since Sony MGM owns MGM Studios, they could work out an agreement too. Who knows? Since Microsoft and Sony each own a part of Goldeneye 007, they could work out a deal with each other. As long as Microsoft lets Sony create a Rare-owned property on the PSNetwork, Sony can let Microsoft create the same MGM-owned property on the XBLA, vice versa, whatever.

the genre is constantly evolving/making strides, so unlike 2D side-scrollers, shooters, some JRPGs and the like - Goldeneye isn't going to be as fun as most people remember. At least in my opinion, after breaking out the N64 and Goldeneye about 2 months ago, the game is nowhere near as fun as I remember. Still good, but I'd rather play some Halo 3 or (now) Call of Duty 4.

i agree with etownone- its ture that there are many shooters out there that are more enjoyable than goldeneye- but it will bring back memories and thats whats important

you are right though- playing ff7 (ff7 remake FTW) is playing the one of the best rpg's out there, goldeneye isn't a particularly great game by todays standards but its what lay the groundwork for fps games and it will be cool to play it again

and while i dont have the 360- my friends do, so i guess il just play it there (considering this isn't a stupid rumor- remember there is a question mark at the end of the title of this article)

I'm with you on this one. It'd be nice to play a few times for nostalgia, but I doubt it'd be as fun as it was back in the day when it first came out, and I played TONS of goldeneye multiplayer w/my room from college.

Unless they drastically upped the frame rate and the visuals (which I doubt they would) I don't really see myself putting down the great online next gen fps games like cod4 or resistance to play goldeneye more than just a handful of times.

not for nothing but Rare has been pretty sh*tty for past couple of years.... bring us Banjo to compete with Mario and Rachet already!! but most importantly how come they dont deliver KI3?? Its like everytime someone mentions it, its all positive with people demanding the sequal. Those two franchises alone would be a MASSIVE COMBOOOOOO!!!!

Goldeneye007 was officially the game that gave the birth of Dark Sniper. He equipped himself at all times with the character Alec Trevelyan and used his speed to evade any and all oppositions.

With that said, even Dark Sniper is delighted to hear that the greatest first person shooter may see a release on XBOX Live Arcade. Dark Sniper is also dissapointed not to see the mentioning of Killer Instinct in the mix of classic RARE titles to be revitalized. RARE has once again alienated the customer's demands by not placing Killer Instinct in an online realm for gamers to rekindle their 90's glory of gaming.

If Goldeneye is indeed ported to XBOX Live, Dark Sniper truly expects this game to actually outsell the garbage flagship title of console entitled Halo 3. Even Dark Sniper himself would play an XBOX 360 for Goldeneye.

My GOD you are a xbot. Where the hell did that come from? PS3 wasn't even in his comment ANYWHERE. MY GOD you fail so HORRIBLY. I call upon anyone to take Jenzo's bubbles away for that retardation he just spewed.

I was just teasing Dark Sniper a little cause I know he hates the 360 more than anything in the world.

"the garbage flagship title of console entitled Halo 3" and the PS3 have sold about 8-9 million each so I don't see anything wrong with that statement. I just found it funny that a "garbage" title like Halo 3 is selling as good as the PS3.